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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1910
Page
4
Editor Hasan invites readers to submit rural cultural and pastoral items for publication. Include the contributor name and address with the endorsement.
A columnist defends views on Mullewa area development and dry farming. He cites advising settlers east of Mullewa, dismisses Campbell system, and discusses rainfall, land, and the need for early fallow and post rain soil work to combat takeall disease in grasses. He rebuts Mr. Fry’s criticisms, asserting knowledge of Lands Office plans and rural prospects.
The article argues takeall disease persists in land for three years despite three-year fallow. It challenges spore survival on stubble and suggests diseased self sown wheat plants in grass years can maintain the fungus. It cites 1963 as worse for takeall and analyzes possible survival mechanisms.
Minutes from the Irwin Roads Board July meeting note ground fronting Star Bakery not part of road and repairs on Wells estate pending vendor and buyer action. An extension to Frank Cook for time to complete road granted. Tender for new boardroom furnishings in two weeks. Graving bids discussed for Irwin Roads and Dongarra Arrowsmith road gate addition. minor repairs assigned to daywork crew.
The article details reactions to the Johnson Jeffries bout with color tensions and riots in the southeast, reports Reno gate receipts and purses totaling about £344,200, notes Johnson's intended Chicago rest and vaudeville plan, and quotes Jeffries on his loss blaming youth and pride while Johnson praises Jeffries and plans future activity.
A blaze swept the residence of Charles A Armstrong on Lalla Street Melbourne. Armstrong heard a noise and entered the smoky children’s room. Flames forced the family to flee in night attire as the building and contents were destroyed.
Cecil Jeffrey fell into a 40 foot well at Kempsey and, after slipping under water, managed to cling to the side until his father lowered a rope and rescued him. In Sydney, Newcastle Miners' Federation debated withdrawing from the Northern Mining Board and striking until strike leaders were freed, but the resolution was ruled out as drastic.
A brief dialogue excerpt centers on money and affection as a forty-something man asserts his wealth is untouched by his beloved, while she gently counters his presumptions, underscoring mutual desire beyond sums.
West Australia report records a man named Frank Cooper seriously injured while repairing a lamp in a pew shaft at Hope's Hill. He fell after a rope broke while descending a ladder, suffering a 22 foot drop. condition described as serious. In Kalgoorlie Boulder Court, Walter RM reserved decision in Henry case with notice of appeal noted.
A special sale near Eracu on Friday, held by Mr. J Musk at Semple Terrace, drew about 8000 sheep penned. Buyers anticipated a higher number, but most stock was sold, with average prices around 14 shillings 6 pence per head and ewes averaging 17 shillings. The bulk of stock came from Musk’s Carnarvon property.
Resident of Geraldton seeks house terms from Millers' Karri and Jarrah Co Marine Terrace calling number 34. They promise terms that pressure tenants to become their own landlords amid a market push and a tangle of travel and medicine notes.
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